Two Lovers (from the series Brocades of the East in Fashion)
1784
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1784
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This print shows three people in a simple outdoor setting. The person on the left stands with their back to us, wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a loose robe. In the center, a seated figure in dark robes holds a fan, looking down. To the right, another person sits on a bench, holding a long object like a scroll. Trees and bamboo line the background, and the whole scene is drawn in bold black lines on a light, textured paper. The seated figure’s fan is decorated with a small flower—just one detail that stands out. This print is part of a series about fashion, showing how people dressed in the 1700s. Next, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see more works like this.
